Forklift Driver - 1st shift

Lineage Logistics; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Annual bonus eligibility

7 holidays per year

Job summary

Lineage Logistics in Luverne, MN is hiring a Forklift Driver for first shift on-site. You will operate electric forklifts to move frozen and dry goods, and ensure accurate loading and unloading.

You will perform daily checks, document weights, and communicate with truck drivers to coordinate deliveries. The role requires lifting up to 40 lbs, working in cold storage environments, and maintaining a safe work area.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills required.
• Must understand instructions in English.
• Ability to work in temperatures from -20F/-25C to 100F/37C with PPE.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.
• Flexible work schedule, including weekends if needed.
• Must be comfortable with various noise levels in a warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Position forks, lifting platform, or other devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials, transports, load and unload to a designated area.
• Record materials weights, counts, and condition via RF system.

Skills

Basic math

Instruction comprehension

Temperature tolerance

Lifting 40 lbs

Flexible schedule

Team communication

Job description

## Forklift Driver - 1st shiftApply: On-Site: Luverne, MN (Dakota Rd): Full time: Posted Today: R0109395Use electric-powered industrial trucks with lifting devices to move products, equipment, and materials while following all regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures. Ensure the proper loading and unloading of materials onto or off pallets, skids, or lifting devices.# **KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*** Position forks, lifting platform, or other lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials, transports, load and unload to a designated area* List materials and record weight, counts, and condition of frozen food items via a Radio Frequency (RF) system* Complete daily forklift maintenance/check sheet* Lead safety inspections on truck chalking and glad-hand process* Communicate with semi-truck drivers to ensure safety precautions* Monitor battery charge, maintain, and clean batteries, and leave material handling equipment at the proper charging station# **ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*** Work with other machinery and material handling equipment# **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES)*** Basic math skills* Ability to understand instructions in Country's official language or as defined by Lineage Logistics* Ability to work in temperatures as low as -20 Fahrenheit/-25 Celsius in cold storage sites or up to 100 Fahrenheit/37 Celsius in dry storage sites while wearing company provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear* Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs./18 kgs.; weight may be more dependent upon facility* Ability to work a flexible work schedule and shift, including weekends if needed* Must be comfortable with various noise levels, at times, can be loudPay Range:$15.72 - $26.59Why Lineage? This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers’ requirements. Beyond that, you’ll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We’ll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law. BenefitsLineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.